The Laboratory of the Mind

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Thought Experiments in the Natural Sciences

By James Robert Brown

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The Laboratory of the Mind explores the intriguing role of thought experiments in the natural sciences, examining famous cases like Newton's bucket, Einstein's elevator, and Schrödinger's cat. James Robert Brown delves into whether such experiments are genuine experiments and how they enable us to gain new knowledge purely through thought. This revised edition adds insightful chapters on "counter thought experiments" and the concept of inertial motion, enriched with illustrations and a fresh discussion on Platonic rationalism versus classic empiricism. It offers a lively and engaging examination of philosophy of science.
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This book is ideal for students and enthusiasts of philosophy of science, particularly those curious about the epistemological foundations and impact of thought experiments in scientific discovery.

Newton's bucket, Einstein's elevator, Schrodinger's cat - these are some of the best-known examples of thought experiments in the natural sciences. But what function do these experiments perform? Are they really experiments at all? This title defends apriorism in the physical world.

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Newton's bucket, Einstein's elevator, Schrodinger's cat — these are some of the best-known examples of thought experiments in the natural sciences. But what function do these experiments perform? Are they really experiments at all? Can they help us gain a greater understanding of the natural world? How is it possible that we can learn new things just by thinking?

In this revised and updated new edition of his classic text The Laboratory of the Mind, James Robert Brown continues to defend apriorism in the physical world. This edition features two new chapters, one on "counter thought experiments" and another on the development of inertial motion.

With plenty of illustrations and updated coverage of the debate between Platonic rationalism and classic empiricism, this is a lively and engaging contribution to the field of philosophy of science.

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Praised by John Norton of the University of Pittsburgh as the only serious epistemological account for the extraordinary power of thought experiments, this book is regarded as a cogent and enthusiastic classic. The first edition was highly recommended by CHOICE as wonderfully stimulating, and David Papineau from the Times Higher Education Supplement described it as fascinating for anyone interested in philosophy of science, highlighting its comprehensive treatment of scientific ingenuity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415996525

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 July 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 236

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James Robert Brown Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

James Robert Brown is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.